Anything is possible! Chris Armishaw

Not so long ago Chris Armishaw, 50, who lives in Billericay, Essex and works for Sainsbury’s Property Division, was a self-confessed ‘armchair cycling fan’. Watching the sport on TV and following the Tour de France, he hadn’t ridden a bike since his teens.

Now, eight years on, he is a qualified British Cycling Coach, has twice completed the Race Across the Dolomites in Italy and has raised an incredible £28,000 for Action Medical Research by attempting the world’s toughest cycling challenge – Race Across America (RAAM).

It didn’t stop there for Chris. In 2013 he decided to ride 21 stages of the Tour de France for Action. He clocked up around 2,300 miles (115 miles per day) and spent around 170 hours in total in the saddle over 18 days.

Chris rides every day even if it is only on his turbo trainer during the cold winter months. Each weekend he clocks up 60-70 miles on the road both Saturday and Sunday. Although a keen cycle club rider, Chris also makes sure he trains solo to prepare for the particular conditions and challenge of his ride.

Chris will be taking on both the Maratona Dles Dolomites and TransAm3000 – his own version of Ride Across America this year.

2007

London to Paris

The event that reignited Chris's interest in cycling and began the relationship with Action Medical Research.

After this, Chris begins riding consistently and quickly aims to become a great endurance cyclist by improving his technique and training.

2008

London to Paris

Chris returns for a second year. Now a club rider with a decent road bike, Chris quickly makes his way to the front of the group.

2009

London to Paris

Chris's third L2P. He is now a decent club cyclist undertaking sportives and tours and taking part in training camps.